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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.10, 1,816.80 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.10, 1,816.80 and 561.50 is: 841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.10 : 1,816.80 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.10/1,816.80 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.10x = 1,816.80 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.10x = 1,020,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,133.20/1,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.62

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